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Sports Dentistry
World Rugby to use 'smart' mouthguard technology
World Rugby plans to invest $2.1 million on "smart" mouthguard technology that can detect brain injuries sustained by players during games, according to a report published by the Associated Press.
October 17, 2023
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Oral-Systemic Link
84% of women 50 and older are unaware of menopause link to oral health
Eighty-four percent of women age 50 and older are not aware of the connection between menopause and oral health, according to a study conducted by Delta Dental.
September 25, 2023
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Periodontics
Researchers develop at-home device for diagnosing gingivitis
An at-home test that can diagnose gingivitis may soon be a reality, according to researchers from the University of Cincinnati.
September 18, 2023
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Public Health
Study links health, dental records for Sjögren's patient care
Investigators have linked electronic health records and electronic dental records to provide better care for people with Sjögren's disease.
August 30, 2023
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Oral Cancer
High oral HPV burden puts older men at risk of oropharyngeal cancer
Older men carry the highest burden of oral HPV, putting them at the greatest of oropharyngeal cancer.
August 22, 2023
Male Patient Dental Chair
Public Health
Study to explore links between oral, mental health in women with HIV
A study involving researchers from three major universities will explore connections between oral and mental health in women with HIV.
August 9, 2023
Woman Depression
Insurance
New Calif. law will change dental plan disclosures
A California Dental Association-sponsored bill will improve dental plan disclosures for dentists and patients.
August 7, 2023
California Flag Resized
Vulnerable Populations
Social networks may positively influence oral health outcomes
Social networks improved some oral health outcomes, including dental care visits.
August 1, 2023
Social Instagram Resized
Oral Bacteria
MIT team discovers protein that helps maintain oral cavity biome
The research focused on an oral cavity protein called zymogen granule protein 16 homolog B (ZG16B).
July 24, 2023
Gum Inflammation
Orofacial Pain
Lower lip sensation loss after mandibulectomy may not be irreversible
The loss of sensation in the lower lip caused by damage to the inferior alveolar nerve during mandibulectomy may no longer be irreversible.
July 17, 2023
The sensation of the lower lip gradually recovered after inferior alveolar nerve sacrifice. (a) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip one month after operation. (b) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip three months after operation. (c) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip six months after operation. (d) Sensory disturbance area diagram of the lower lip one year after operation. (e) The proportion of lower lip sensory recovery area at three, six, and 12 months after surgery based on the area with lower lip sensory disturbance at one month after surgery. Licensed by CC BY-NC-ND. Image courtesy of the International Journal of Oral Science.
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Dental Hygiene
King Charles has some quirky oral care demands
A new book about the royal family has revealed some of King Charles' oddest oral care demands.
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Legal Issues
Assault claim led to arrest of 2 men running an illegal practice
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AI
UCSF gets $4M grant to teach AI to spot cavities
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Team Management
The reason you chose to be a dentist may surprise you
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King Charles has some quirky oral care demands
A new book about the royal family has revealed some of King Charles' oddest oral care demands.
December 7, 2023
King Charles III. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.
Assault claim led to arrest of 2 men running an illegal practice
A sexual assault allegation led to the arrest of two men running an illegal dental practice in Texas, according to a story.
December 7, 2023
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
UCSF gets $4M grant to teach AI to spot cavities
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry has received a $4 million grant to develop a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that is designed to detect cavities in the hopes of identifying tooth decay earlier.
December 7, 2023
Dentist Xray Computer
The reason you chose to be a dentist may surprise you
The initial letter of a first name may affect some life choices, like whether a person decides to become a dentist, according to a study.
December 6, 2023
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Ex-payroll manager for orthodontics practice gets probation
A former payroll manager at an Illinois orthodontics practice, who admitted to stealing from her employer to pay herself bonuses, has been sentenced.
December 6, 2023
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1st patients treated with 3D-printed synthetic bone graft
Patients in the U.S. have been treated with CMFlex, an off-the-shelf 3D-printed synthetic bone graft.
December 5, 2023
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Kid musical genius turns oral care product sounds into song
A 7-year-old has created a two-minute song using sounds generated from buzzing electric toothbrushes and other products from Colgate.
December 5, 2023
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This numbing agent may kill HNC cells
The common dental numbing agent lidocaine triggers specific bitter taste receptors in the mouth that may ultimately lead to the death of head and neck cancer cells, according to a preclinical study recently published in Cell Reports.
December 5, 2023
Anesthetic Needle Vials
Retired NFL player uses a tube of toothpaste a week
A former Denver Broncos player's oral hygiene routine includes brushing up to 10 times per day and using a tube of toothpaste every week.
December 4, 2023
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Elastics for braces led to arrest of Md. man
Rubber bands used for braces helped Baltimore police arrest a man for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a 71-year-old woman in a park.
December 4, 2023
Charles Avon Taylor. Image courtesy of the Baltimore Police Department.
1-minute zap with UV light improves dental implants
Administering a one-minute pulse of ultraviolet (UV) light right before placing a prosthetic may significantly improve healing from titanium implant placement, according to a study recently published in Cells.
December 4, 2023
Surgeon Dental Implant
Do’s and don’ts for positive thinking
One of the most powerful contributors to your practice’s success isn’t your training, your marketing efforts, your patients, or even your staff -- it’s you! Dr. Roger P. Levin explains the ripple effects of positive thinking.
December 3, 2023
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